Author: Mike Karikas
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NYC Rental Prices Climb Again—What’s Driving the Increase?
By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Rents are climbing once again, with Manhattan’s median rent rising 6.4% year-over-year to $4,500. This marks the fifth consecutive increase across the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens rental markets—an unusual trend for February, typically a slower period. However, bidding wars have continued to drive prices higher in both…
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Bess Freedman: Buyer and Seller Beware – Compass’ Private Exclusive Network is a Trojan Horse
In a recent opinion piece for RISMEDIA, CEO Bess Freedman expanded on her concerns surrounding Compass’ Private Exclusive Network. “For months, Compass has been touting a Private Exclusive Network as part of a three-stage marketing strategy for homesellers, and while it sounds great in marketing jargon, its core purpose is much more dubious," writes Freedman. Compass…
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10 NYC Neighborhoods Gaining the Most Attention
By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker StreetEasy recently analyzed search trends on its platform to identify the New York City neighborhoods gaining popularity among buyers and renters. With rising prices in Manhattan pushing some people out, many are exploring more affordable options across the city. In fact, Brooklyn and Queens are expected to dominate the…
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The Brooklyn Women’s Exchange: A Nonprofit, One-Stop Shop for Unique Holiday Goods
This volunteer-run nonprofit store in Brooklyn Heights has been championing handcrafted goods for decades.